Waratah race report

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Danny
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Postby Danny » 20 Feb 2011, 09:42

Nick and I headed out to Eastern Creek this morning to take part in our first ever race. After a quick chat at the sign-in, we were both placed in D-grade.

Being my first ever race, my plan was to stay and finish with the main group of riders.

There was 20 or so riders in D-grade and the race was set at 50 minutes + 1 lap.

Going around the the first lap, I remember thinking the pace was quicker than I thought / hoped. The dynamic of the group was really interesting, as a couple of times I found myself at the back of the group and at others times, the path in front of me seemed to open up to let me through.

As the race progressed, a few riders seemed to fall off the back. I was feeling pretty tired but was determined to hang on and finish with the remaining riders.

With the bell ringing for the final lap, the paced seemed to picked up a notch and there was a few people trying to get themselves in position for the final sprint.

Down the final straight, i gave it one final push. Looking ahead, i could see Nick was in position to take first place (which he did). I ended up in 4th and more than happy with that result.

There are some photos which i'll post later on.

Great riding and racing. I'll be back there for sure!

Eleri
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Postby Eleri » 20 Feb 2011, 10:02

Great result for a first ride Danny! and well done Nick for getting first. Waratah's a good club to race with.

timyone
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Postby timyone » 20 Feb 2011, 12:54

great work :D

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Stuart
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Postby Stuart » 20 Feb 2011, 13:15

Nick won't be in D for long! Sounds good though - we'll be at Landsdowne next Sunday

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Trouty
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Postby Trouty » 20 Feb 2011, 14:45

You must have done some sweet talking Danny, I am surprised they let you in D grade. They usually don't let any males in there in their early 30's. Well done on the win though. With 20 riders it wouldn't have been an easy race.

Hung
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Postby Hung » 21 Feb 2011, 10:20

thats great guys
good to see you gave it a go


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